Voted “Best Show in Las Vegas” seven years in a row by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association, the aquatic spectacular Le Rêve – The Dreamis now reimagined with all-new costumes, music and choreography. Since its inception in 2005, Le Rêve – The Dream has continuouslyredefined the theatrical experience time and time again at its exclusive home at Wynn Las Vegas, presenting an ambitious blend of aerial acrobatics, captivating choreography and beautiful imagery.

Experienced by more than six million guests from around the world, the internationally-acclaimed production features an all-new score of 13 original songs composed by music director Benoit Jutras with lyrics by Maribeth Derry that catapult the audience into a surreal world. With direction by Philip Wm. McKinley, the reimagined production showcases new choreography by Marguerite Derricks, new wardrobe designs created by costume designer Suzy Benzinger, and the addition of new lighting concepts designed by Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer.

Le Rêve – The Dream brings to life the journey of the show’s heroine, “The Dreamer,” who struggles between the temptation of dark desire and idyllic love. Throughout the show, “The Dreamer” experiences various vignettes in a surreal world which lead her to choose between two lovers, “True Love” and “Dark Passion,” who compete for her affection. The productionfeatures cutting-edge technologies, including an innovative multi-million dollar fountain system showcased in the penultimate act “Dénouement” that incorporates 172 high-powered fountains, 16 fire-shooting devices and projection elements. Additionally, the production features 12 eight-feet-wide Fire Bells™ covered by umbrella-like waterfalls and a 47-foot-tall Rain Curtain™ that descends from the ceiling to the stage, incorporating moving images projected on the 360-degree wall of water.

The international cast of more than 90 athletes and entertainers captures the imagination with their strength and agility. Throughout the show, comedy and dance interweave with athleticism for an awe-inspiring experience. From a thrilling 80 foot high-dive to synchronized swimmers performing the tango in red high heels inside of the 1.1 million gallon pool, Le Rêve – The Dream is mesmerizing from beginning to end.

NEW 2018 DATES ANNOUNCED FOR “BACKSTREET BOYS: LARGER THAN LIFE” AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD

The Backstreet Boys are backby popular demand with their record-breaking headlining residency at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets to performances from July through November for “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” residency will go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

Since the residency’s premiere in 2017, the pop juggernaut’s sold-out shows have attracted fans from all over the world, hosting the biggest audience in the history of Las Vegas headlining residencies. The show has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, with Billboard Magazine stating, "…Larger Than Life really is a show that no Backstreet fan should miss.”

Backstreet Boys, Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment will continue to donate $1 of every ticket purchased to “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV).

Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. PT. A special presale for Fan Club members begins Monday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. PTthrough Thursday, Feb. 8 at 10 p.m. PT. An exclusive presale for Ticketmaster, Live Nation and Total Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, will be available from Thursday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT. The additional 21 performances going on sale are:

July 2018: 25, 27, 28

August 2018: 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11

October 2018: 24, 26, 27, 31

November 2018: 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17

A limited number of tickets and VIP packages are available for the following previously-announced performances:

February 2018: 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17

AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter take the stage with a one-of-a-kind production made exclusively for Vegas. Created and directed by one of the industry’s most well-respected creative directors, Raj Kapoor, the show features state-of-the-art lighting, visually stunning automation and jaw-dropping choreography by some of LA’s top choreographers. With cutting-edge special FX and elaborate video technology, the audience experiences BSB as never before.

Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life”isone of the fastest-selling shows in Las Vegas history and further cements Las Vegas as the entertainment capital of the world.

General ticket prices begin at $55, plus applicable tax and fees, and VIP packages and Meet & Greets will also be available. All shows begin at 9 p.m. For more information on the show and Meet & Greets, visit backstreetboys.com. Tickets and VIP Packages are on sale at Ticketmaster.com/backstreetboys.

After two successful limited engagements in 2017, modern-day mime and comedian, Tape Face is returning to Las Vegas. The “America’s Got Talent” alumnus has announced a multi-year residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas, beginning Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. PST. Tickets will go on-sale on Friday, February 2 at 10 a.m. PST.

“Performing in Vegas last year was a dream, but to be able to return and perform in my very own custom venue in Vegas is beyond words,” said Sam Wills, Tape Face creator and actor. “House of Tape is definitely a tick off my bucket list!”

Although his show contains no dialogue, his return to Sin City will be louder than ever. In conjunction with his new show, Harrah’s Las Vegas will premiere a uniquely customized theater for Tape Face’s return called “House of Tape.” An intimate, 200-seat venue, the brand-new showroom will be easily accessible from Harrah’s main gaming floor.

“House of Tape will be an immersive experience that transports audiences into the world of Tape Face,” said Damian Costa, Caesars Entertainment vice president of entertainment operations. “This uniquely, curated venue will usher in a new form of entertainment to our world-class entertainment lineup at Harrah’s Las Vegas.”

Tape Face’s show is an eccentric, whimsical experience that can be enjoyed by audiences of many different backgrounds, ages and languages. The America’s Got Talent sensation does not speak at all in his show and his message of being true to self can be heard clearly through his amusing routines using sounds, music and laughter.

Ticket prices begin at $63, plus applicable tax and fees. VIP seats including a meet and greet with Tape Face are also available for $99 plus applicable tax and fees. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, by phone at (702) 777-2782 or by visiting ticketmaster.com. Show begins at 7 p.m and is dark on Mondays.

Ryan Whyte Maloney, contestant on season six of the hit series “The Voice,” will join the weekly entertainment lineup at Tuscany Suites & Casino on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., becoming a regular performer at Piazza Lounge.

Maloney is an accomplished singer, songwriter and producer. He self-produced and engineered his first album at age 21 before joining the band Indulge in 2005. Maloney spent the next 10 years touring, playing hundreds of shows and festivals around the U.S., before breaking off as a solo artist and songwriter and auditioning for “The Voice” in 2014.

During his time on “The Voice” Maloney auditioned with the song “Lights,” originally performed by Journey, and earned a four-chair turn from the judges. Maloney chose Team Blake and made it to the team’s top five, recording four hit singles – “Lights” by Journey, “What’s Love Got to Do With It” by Tina Turner, “Easy” by Rascal Flatts and “Second Chance” by Shinedown.

Original songs by Maloney include “Hillbilly,” “Michigan Moonlight,” and “Living with No Directions,” all featured on country stations in Michigan, Nevada, Colorado and California. Maloney has shared the stage with big names in music including Tim McGraw, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Rascal Flatts and others.

Piazza Lounge is best known for its nightly entertainment from Las Vegas performers like Kenny Davidsen, Kelly Clinton and Michael Grimm, its specialty hand-crafted cocktails and vintage-Vegas atmosphere.

As part of the continuing property-wide upgrades, Rampart Casino unveils two new slot areas providing additional gaming options for customers. A total of 2,470 square feet of additional gaming spaces were added, as the team renovated the previous Race & Sports Book area, and created a gaming lounge in the Palms Tower hall. The Palms Tower hall is also home to a brand new Starbucks with access to the resort’s famous patio seating, and will be home to the soon-to-open Clubhouse Deli.

With the casino updates, a total of 94 gaming units were added, including Lightning Link™ branded machines, bringing the total number of Lightning Link™ games to 31 – the most in the state of Nevada. The very popular set of linked games boast progressive jackpots, feature multiple denominations for players of all levels, and display four game themes with free games and Hold & Spin bonuses. A single spin could award multiple progressives and bonus values, one of the main attributes of the brand’s popularity.

“This is one of the most buzzed about games I’ve seen in my 28-year gaming history,” said Rampart Casino’s Director of Slots Jim Mahnesmith. “The trend’s growing not just in Las Vegas, or even the States, but around the world.”

Other gaming brands added recently to Rampart Casino, as well as the newly added slot lounges, include games like Dancing Drums, Game of Thrones, Walking Dead II, and Shoot to Win Craps.

After a sold out inaugural year, Atomic Liquors is once again partnering with Beer Zombies to host the second annual Beer Zombies Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 1-5 p.m. in the Llama Lot at N. 10th Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Featuring craft beers from more than 40 breweries around the country, guests will enjoy award-winning brews as well as rare, limited one-off selections.

"This festival really stands out due to the quality of participating breweries," said Rose Signor, general manager and cicerone of Atomic Liquors. "We're upping the ante this year with even more special batch beers that you can only get at Beer Zombies so craft beer lovers won't want to miss this."

Three ticket tiers are available: VIP tickets ($75 per person) include early entry at 12 p.m., unlimited pours, a limited edition Beer Zombies glass, raffle tickets for a chance to win exclusive bombers, a private VIP area, exclusive merchandise, access to rare beers not available in GA area, and entry to the next-day bottle share; GA+ tickets ($55 per person) include unlimited pours and entry to next-day bottle share; and GA tickets ($45 per person) include unlimited pours.

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Ellis Island: The complete steak dinner at Ellis Island remains at #1 this month. The filet-cut sirloin comes with soup or salad, choice of potato, and green beans and is served 24/7 for $7.99. To get that price you have to print out two coupons from an EI kiosk, the second after playing at least $5 in any slot machine with your club card inserted. We tried it again this month and discovered a good new wrinkle that you can read about in Dining.

SkylineGreater Las VegasShrimp Cocktail24 hours$1.49The shrimp cocktail at Skyline is served 24/7 at the main bar and comes in a cocktail glass, with no filler lettuce or celery, and topped with a tangy sauce.

Klondike SunsetGreater Las Vegas$1.49 BreakfastDaily$1.49The $1.49 bacon or sausage & eggs breakfast at Klondike Sunset is served every day in Sarah’s Kitchen from 7 to 11 am.

Flamingo Las VegasStrip5¢ Draft BeerDaily5¢Amazing us by surviving for another month is the Flamingo’s 5¢ beer deal in the Margaritaville Casino area’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere bar that runs daily from 5 to 6 pm (#5). It’s a bit of a cram-fest to beat the clock in that one-hour window, then there’s the dilemma of what to toke on a 25¢ tab. But it’s the spirit of the thing that makes it a great way to start an evening out.

Harrah'sStripMac KingTues.-Sat.$14.98There was a mix-up of some sort last month and we received multiple reports that the Mac King promo tickets (#6) were no longer available. It turns out to have been a temporary glitch and we’ve confirmed in person that the $14.98 tickets (after all fees) that include a drink are still being handed out at the Total Rewards booth. Great deal on an excellent show. Just walk up and ask.

South PointOff StripHot DogDaily$1.25The $1.25 hot dogs at South Point come with onions, kraut, and relish at no additional charge and are served from a cart in the sports book from 10 am until 5 pm. It’s not only the best hot dog deal in town, but these are some of the best dogs period.

Stage Door Casino and LoungeStrip$1 Beer24 hours$1On the other side of the coin, an institution ended last month with the price of a Michelob in the bottle at Casino Royale rising 100% to $2. Not to worry, there’s another dollar-beer deal right around the corner. Pabst Blue Ribbon in the bottle is available for a buck 24/7 at the Stage Door slot house on Flamingo, just a stone’s throw from the Strip. We break down the differences for you in Entertainment.

HootersStrip$1 Blackjack24 Hours$1.20The $1-minimum blackjack game at Hooters runs 24/7 in the pit. The rules aren’t good, with naturals paying even money on bets of $1-$4, but it’s the only dollar game on or near the Strip. The $1.20 “cost” is the expected loss for one hour’s play at flat $1 bets. Also, parking at Hooters is free, which is another good reason to check out this deal

Crown & AnchorGreater Las VegasLunch CompDaily$20 buy-inLast month we listed the Crown & Anchor deal (#9) as “Steak & Lobster,” rather than “Lunch Comp.” We corrected it online, but it couldn’t be addressed in the hard copy of the newsletter. It’s correct here. Play $20 through a machine and get anything on the menu comped. Hours are 8 am-2:30 pm at the east location (Tropicana/Maryland Pkwy.) and 11 am-3 pm at the west (Spring Mtn./Decatur). If you miss lunch, the offer is extended for appetizers until 6 pm on the east and 7 pm on the west.

Binion's Gambling HallDowntownPhotosDailyFreeReturning to the list this month is the free photo with $1 million dollars at Binion’s (#10), available 9 am-11:30 pm; the photo takes 30 minutes to process and you can get one per day.

RUNNING RICH RACING GAME MAKES WORLDWIDE DEBUT AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Are you a boss at Mario Kart? If you think you’re the champ at that type of cart racing video or arcade game, it’s time to up the ante and bet on it.

Running Rich Racing by Competition Interactive, which just had its worldwide debut at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, is the next evolution of casino skill-based gaming and it’s seriously fun.

If you’re wondering how one wins money off what looks like a sweet racing arcade game, well, so were we. It turns out it’s simple and there are multiple ways to score a victory. Players can win based on skill and they can also win based on chance. That means if you tend to “enjoy the scenic route” in racing games, aka ride the wall on every hard turn and have a better knowledge of what the backs of your opponents’ carts look like, you still have the chance to win money.

“INFERNO: The Fire Spectacular” at Paris Las Vegas is truly unlike any other show on the Strip. It’s definitely a whole lot hotter and that’s not just because of the copious amounts of fire. The Fuel Girls are the new breed of Vegas showgirl and their sultry allure is one of a kind.

This brand new show is heating up the Strip in a unique way. Your evening will be more exciting at “INFERNO” because the performers are literally playing with fire. You think you’re tough for putting out a candle with wet fingers? Imagine swallowing flames and escaping a straight jacket while fire nips at your toes. The stars of “Inferno” do all this and more, all while looking incredibly sexy.

European master magician Joe Labero elevates his magic with the addition of fire, making his illusions that much more impressive. Labero has received the prestigious “Illusionist of the Decade” award from the Merlin Award Society. Expect expert sleight of hand that will definitely leave you scratching your head. We don’t want to give too much away but be on the look out for an astonishing card trick that’s really super cool.

Cue Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” because The Fuel Girls are literally on fire! The Fuel Girls aren’t your average magician’s assistants. They’re tatted up and can crack a fiery bullwhip like you wouldn’t believe. Once they start twirling flame-filled props, you won’t be able to look away. Expect some of the hottest aerial stunts with a side of high flying flames.

Gasoline flows like water at this fiery spectacle that makes use of video screens so you can see all the close-up magic. “Inferno” makes use of every inch of the gorgeous Paris Theater stage with grand scale illusions and artistic acrobatics, with the added element of flames, of course. The bottom line is everything’s sexier in Paris and it gets even hotter at “INFERNO.”

11 Las Vegas resorts take top honors from U.S. News & World Report By Richard N. Velotta Las Vegas Review-Journal

Eleven Las Vegas resorts made U.S. News &World Report’s list of the world’s top hotels, the Washington-based organization reported Monday.

The 11 “gold badge” winners, the top 10 percent of the list, out of 46 ranked hotels in Southern Nevada place Las Vegas in a tie for second with Los Angeles for the most gold properties in the United States. New York has 24 out of 231 ranked hotels on the list, and Los Angeles has 11 out of 87 ranked properties.

Six properties affiliated with MGM Resorts International are toward the top of the list as well as two each from Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands. The highest-ranked Caesars Entertainment property is Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, which placed 18th.

Stevens has ‘Grandissimo’ vision for downtown Las Vegas resort by John Katsliometes

Derek Stevens, co-owner of The D Las Vegas, is busy remaking what he calls “the most important city block in the history of Las Vegas,” on the corner of Main and Fremont streets. Stevens is demolishing, in a very measured manner, Las Vegas Club, Glitter Gulch and Mermaids to create a block-long resort near the very spot where Las Vegas was born.

“The significance of that location is hard to overstate, with 20 million people visiting downtown every year,” Stevens said during an interview on Kats! On the Radio on KUNV 91.5-FM (I am the Kats in that equation). “We have a responsibility not just for downtown, but for all of the community to do something special there.”

Stevens offers no specific timeline or details on design or how many rooms are to be open in his new resort. He did say the name would be a throwback Las Vegas reference.

Clint Holmes, Earl Turner open ‘Soundtrack’ at Westgate by John Katsliometes

This soundtrack has passed “The Rainbow Test.”

Earl Turner explains.

“A few weeks ago we were talking about what a set list for this show would be, and Clint started singing, ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow,’ kind of randomly,” Turner says, referring to his close friend and, now performing partner Clint Holmes. “It’s a song everyone knows that touches everyone. We decided then that every song we do for the show must pass ‘The Rainbow’ test.”

Thus is the template for “Soundtrack: Your Songs. Our Story. The Show,” the latest production show booked at International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas.

After the fall, ‘Fantasy’ aerialist has become a star by John Katsliometes

The first time I ever talked with Sonya Sonnenberg, she was out of it.

“I was heavily sedated on morphine that day,” she said Monday. “That’s all I remember about that interview.”

Sonnenberg was referring to our July 1, 2009 phone chat, which happened while she was in the trauma care unit at Sunrise Hospital. In a harrowing incident at Las Vegas Hilton Theater, Sonnenberg was seriously injured in a fall three days earlier during rehearsals for the Golden Rainbow “Ribbon of Life” charity show.

Renovations at Tuscany casino include $5 million in upgrades to suites by Mick Akers

A $5 million room renovation project at the Tuscany is almost complete.

The two-year project refreshed the off-Strip hotel and casino’s 716 suites with new furniture, carpeting and tile, paint, baseboards and bathroom vanities. Showers will be updated through the end of the year with new plumbing fixtures and marble.

“We are an all-suite property, so I think we have a unique property in respect to the size of our rooms, and we wanted a fresh contemporary” look, Tuscany owner Brett Heers said. “We did something that we think will be competitive.”

Heers said he's wanted to renovate the rooms for the past eight years but didn’t pull the trigger until after he became the property’s full owner two years ago. It’s the first time since the Tuscany opened in 2002 that the rooms have received a total makeover, he said.

Sip and Savor this Valentine’s Day at Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts

Love is in the air at Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts this Valentine’s Day. From fine dining to casual fare, sweethearts can enjoy menus for every palate on this special day. Guests will fall in love with the assortment of delicious dining options including:

Caesars Palace

With the original MR CHOW location having opened in London on Valentine’s Day in 1968, the holiday holds special meaning for the notable Beijing-cuisine eatery.Allguests can toast to love with a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate MR CHOW’s 50th anniversary, in addition to a three-course menu featuring signature dishes. Choices for the first-course include fresh scallop on the shell, zebra dumplings, glazed prawns with walnuts or MR CHOW noodles. The second-course choices include fresh lobster with garlic butter sauce, duck mignon, Beijing sea bass with pine nuts or the velvet chicken. These dishes will be all served with Yangzhou sautéed rice and garlic pea sprouts. A chef’s selection of desserts will end the meal on a sweet note. Pricing is $95 per guest.

Old Homestead Steakhouse welcomes couples for a celebratory three-course meal perfect for two. Each guest will receive a rose and a glass of Perrier Jouët, Blason Rosé Champagne. Appetizer options include a classic Caesar salad, colossal crab cake or lobster bisque. Choices for the main entrée include a 34 oz. prime porterhouse or steamed Maine lobster. For the sweet finale, guests can indulge in a raspberry and rose dome with chocolate hearts and chocolate sorbet or a vanilla bean crème brûlée. Pricing is $250 per couple.

Restaurant Guy Savoy, one of the most romantic restaurants on the Strip, will offer the finest tasting menus this Valentine’s Day. Led by Executive Chef Julien Asseo, the menus feature selections of exceptional French specialties including octopus in cold steam, foie gras with sea urchin and blood orange gastrique, poached lobster ravioli, veal cheek, grilled A5 Japanese Wagyu beef, a beautiful rose, lychee and raspberry dessert and more. Pricing is $340 per guest.

Bally’s Las Vegas

Steakhouse lovers will rejoice at BLT Steak with a Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu. The menu for the evening begins with a chopped or beet salad. Guests can then opt to add a delectable mid-course of tuna tartare or crab cake. Selections for the main entrée include pan-seared salmon, 5 oz. filet or airline breast of chicken, all served with a side of choice. Guests will finish off the meal with a dessert of choice. Pricing is $70 per guest.

The Cromwell

Offering prime views of the Las Vegas Strip and an Italian-inspired Valentine’s Day tasting menu, GIADA sets the mood for romance. The meal begins with antipasti for two featuring Oysters Rockefeller, king crab crostini and bacon wrapped dates. For the next course, guests can choose between saffron risotto with lobster and artichoke or goat cheese tortellini with blood orange and arugula. Entrée choices include prosciutto wrapped scallops with purple cauliflower puree and poached pear or 12 oz. bone-in filet with braised king trumpet mushroom and green peppercorn sauce. Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without something sweet to end the evening— dessert options include rose prosecco semifreddo float or a chocolate amore heart shaped cake. Pricing is $125 per guest.

Flamingo Las Vegas

Center Cut Steakhouse will celebrate love with a romantic multi-course meal. Guests can enjoy a baby beet and burrata salad or New England clam chowder; for the main entrée, the 28-day wet-aged filet or Maine lobster tail; and for dessert, a rich chocolate mousse “kiss.” Pricing is $60 per guest.

Harrah’s Las Vegas

Featuring one of the best views of the Strip, Ruth’s Chris Steak House invites couples to indulge in the perfect date night meal inclusive of a complimentary glass of house select wine. The meal starts with the choice of the steak house salad, Caesar salad or lobster bisque. For the entrée, sweethearts can share an 8 oz. filet mignon with shrimp, 16 oz. ribeye, stuffed chicken breast or Chilean sea bass. Guests also have their choice of side and a variety of elevated add-ons such as shrimp or lobster tail. The meal is complete with a slice of white chocolate cheesecake for each guest. Pricing is $170 per couple.

The LINQ Hotel & Casino

Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar does Valentine’s Day with a twist with its “Anti-Valentine’s Day Special”— a Dragon’s Breath Chili Cheeseburger ($21.50) made with onions three ways, Sriracha Donkey sauce, cheddar cheese and jalapeno dusted onion rings. Wash it all down with a frozen shot for $7.

Couples can take a romantic walk down The LINQ Promenade to enjoy delicious specials this Valentine’s Day. Chayo will offer a three-course meal with a trio of dips, surf and turf tacos and warm churros for dessert. Sprinkles Cupcakes will feature cupid-inspired flavors including: raspberry chocolate chip cupcake, red hot velvet cupcake and cherry vanilla ice cream from Feb. 1 through 28. Guests can also order an XOX box from Feb. 1 through 14 or the I Love U mini sampler from Feb. 1 through 28. Flour and Barley will highlight the sweet side of love with a Nutella dessert pizza available only on Feb. 14.

Paris Las Vegas

Impress your date with a limited-edition tasting menu at the award-winning Gordon Ramsay Steak. All guests will start the meal with a double amuse bouche oyster & scotch egg. The first course features the favorite baby beet salad. The decadent second course will feature seared scallops with scented truffles and king crab risotto. For the entrée, guests will enjoy the land and sea beef wellington with butter poached lobster. Finally, for dessert, a dark chocolate mousse dome will delight guests’ taste buds. Wine pairing is also available. Pricing is $160 per guest for the tasting menu and $80 per guest for the wine pairing experience.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Cheers to love at Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho. The special Valentine’s Day menu starts off with pink margaritas and delicious chips and dips. Each guest has a choice of entrée between pork al pastor lettuce tacos or tequila honey chipotle glaze salmon. Indulge with the final dessert course which features a churro, bananas foster and ice cream. Pricing is $65 per couple.

VooDoo Steak will offer an elevated take on the classic date night menu. The prix fixe menu begins with boniato wrapped prawns. Guests will then enjoy grilled romaine lettuce hearts with a smoked Applewood bacon vinaigrette. For their entrée, guests will delight in a prime dry-aged 40 oz. porterhouse. The meal will end on a sweet note with a specialty Valentine chocolate display. Pricing is $190 per couple.

All-American Bar & Grille will take guests’ taste buds on a trip to the coast with specialty items offered this Valentine’s Day. Love birds can enjoy shrimp cocktail cups ($14), shrimp scampi ($32) and surf and turf with prime fillet and lobster tail ($50) as part of their romantic dinner at this American favorite. A specialty lemon raspberry harlequin is also available for those with a sweet tooth.

Not in a Valentine’s kin of mood? Head down to the House of Blues Restaurant and Bar to lament over lost love with live entertainment and the Anti-Valentine’s Bash from 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. and All-You-Can-Drink Packages available from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Get a free shot when you bring a picture of your ex to put on the #selfieshameboard. Anti-Valentine’s food and beverage specials start at $9.

Join the team at Buddy V’s for a special Valentine’s Day menu. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant will offer the following items, available a la carte or a prix fixe meal for $45 per person and an optional wine pairing for an additional $30.

Take your sugar daddy to Nacho Daddy this Valentine’s week, Feb. 9 – 16, for a special prix fixe menu featuring a three-course meal for two starting at $49.99. Valentine’s prix fixe is available at the West Sahara location only.

Anytime during Valentine’s Week, Feb. 10- 18, the Spa at JW Marriott is offering a free retail gift valued at $25 with each treatment. Appointment is required. Throughout the month of February if you purchase a $200 gift certificate for someone special then receive a $25 facial for yourself.

Guests for dinner will receive a complimentary glass of champagne with purchase of a dinner entree special

Reservations are strongly encouraged. For reservations or inquiries, please call the West Sahara location at 702-804-4646, the LINQ Resort & Casino location at 702-254-4646, the Plaza Hotel & Casino location at 702-384-4646, the Henderson location at 702-898-4646 or visit hashhouseagogo.com/vegas/ or opentable.com/las-vegas-restaurants.

Murder-mystery dinner show, Marriage Can Be Murder at the D Las Vegas offers a killer deal for Valentine’s Day each year and 2018 will be no exception.

This year, the award-winning experience will offer two deals for couples and singles alike that want to add a bit of amusement and mystery to their celebration on Valentine’s Day – Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Dinner Option 1 –
Tickets come with a glass of champagne, a box of chocolates and a rose per couple. Prices start at $71.95++ per ticket. Hosted in The Showroom at the D Las Vegas, all tickets are inclusive of a three-course meal:

See the show voted “Best Date Night” in Las Vegas while enjoying a custom menu inspired by the best steakhouse in Las Vegas, as voted on by Trip Advisor users. Tickets come with a glass of champagne, a box of chocolates and a rose per couple.

Doors, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will begin at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Detroit Ballroom at the D Las Vegas.

Valentine’s Day tickets will be $195++ for a couple’s ticket or $100++ for individual tickets and can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 702-388-2111. Curated wine pairing will be available for an additional price per person.

“Both of our Valentine’s Day packages are a great option for the couple that wants a romantic date while keeping that element of interactive fun,” said show’s creator and star Eric Post. “Whether you’re a couple that’s been together one week or 50 years, Marriage Can Be Murder will be a unique, amusing Valentine’s Day date for you.”

Best Spots In Las Vegas To Celebrate Love

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Stop, smell or hand out the roses, and experience the best specials in Las Vegas, including prix fixe menus, all you can eat items, specialty cocktails and sweet treats.

Chica

On this special day, Chef Lorena Garcia of Chica will be featuring flavors of Latin American cuisine from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Stop by Chica to experience the Strawberry Passion Tart, made up of vanilla shortbread tart shell filled with passionfruit curd, topped with toasted strawberry meringue and sweet basil reduction.

If you’d prefer to indulge in a tasty cocktail, order the Daiquiri Ahumado composed of smoked strawberries, fresh basil, lime juice and Diplomatico Planas.

Nothing says I love you…Like Tacos! Grab your gang or significant other and head over to Libre Mexican Cantina andBorracha Mexican Cantina for a Taco and Tequila Special! Enjoy all you can eat (and drink) tacos, tequila and margaritas for $24.

Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar

Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar will be serving up $1 oysters all night long to celebrate the special night.Guests can also enjoy a special prix fixe menu in addition to the regular menu.

Rise above the frenzy of the Strip at one of Las Vegas’ most romantic attractions. An icon of the city skyline, the high-altitude attraction is located 46 stories up and is a half-scale replica of the world-famous Paris, France landmark. The observation deck features 360-degree city views with knowledgeable ambassadors. This Valentine’s Day, the Eiffel Tower Experience offers two specials that include theater style semi-private areas for two to 10 guests on the observation deck. Lovers can admire panoramic views of the Strip at a table topped with champagne, roses or chocolate covered strawberries as a photographer captures the love from the most romantic spot in the city for up to 45-minutes. Prices range from $450 to $925.

Topping at 550 feet in the sky, the High Roller is the tallest observation wheel in the world. The High Roller is the focal point of The LINQ Promenade, the open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district, that has redefined the iconic Las Vegas skyline. A chocolate tasting experience with Ethel M Chocolates aboard the High Roller makes for a unique romantic experience and the only one of its kind in North America. Guests learn about the origins of chocolate and how Ethel M Chocolates’ signature varieties were created, all while focusing their attention on the aroma, taste and texture. Available every Thursday from 5-8 p.m., the 30-minute (one rotation) adventure includes a chocolatier ambassador showcasing different chocolate pieces and the story behind them.

Spa Specials:

Spa at The LINQ
This Valentine’s Day, the 15,000-square-foot Spa at The LINQ offers a romantic couples massage. The relaxing couple’s package features an 80-minute restorative massage side-by-side in the spa’s couple’s treatment room using hydrating vanilla body butter and includes two treatment elevations of choice ($375 per couple). Guests can also indulge in a 50-minuteChocolate Collagen Facial that offers a complete hydration and firming experience ($129 per person). All treatments include access to the spa’s facilities including the Las Vegas Strip’s only Himalayan salt cave. Couples may schedule the 45-minute session in the salt cave together at the time of booking.

From memorable dates and engagements to wedding bells and anniversary celebrations, customizable romance packages on the High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel located at The LINQ Promenade, elevate love high above the Las Vegas Strip. With the Love is in the Air Proposal package(day $725; evening $925), pop the question in a private cabin during a 30 minute rotation and celebrate with a champagne toast and chocolate covered strawberries for up to 10 guests. The Romance Anniversary Celebration package (Day $875; Evening $1,075) offers a private cabin for 30 minutes for up to four guests with a specialty cocktail per guest, romantic table décor, decadent chocolates and a Frank Sinatra music playlist. Or say “I Do” with theValentine’s Deluxe Weddings package (Day $1,275; Evening $1,475) in a private cabin for 30 minutes for up to 15 guests featuring a red rose bouquet, officiant and custom music selection, along with a champagne toast and chocolate dipped cheesecake pops. For more information or to book a romance package for the High Roller Observation Wheel, please email HighRollerSales@Caesars.com or call (702) 322-0537.

Experience the passion of Europe's most romantic city in the heart of the Strip at Paris Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day. Couples can tie the knot on Feb. 14 at one of the Parisian-themed indoor chapels with several wedding options ranging from the $900 I’m Yours package to the $1850 Be Mine package(plus tax) to the $10,500 Be My Valentine all-inclusive package (plus tax) for an extraordinarily lavish celebration. Highlights of the Be My Valentine package for the ceremony include champagne bottle service in the bridal waiting area, $200 floral credit, professional violinist, professional ceremony photography, online webcasting and DVD video of the ceremony, and in-studio photography session. Additionally, the newlyweds can enjoy a romantic two-night stay in a Charlemagne Suite featuring rose petals, a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne with Waterford crystal champagne flutes, deluxe in-suite champagne breakfast for two and a spa and salon gift card. For more information, please visit caesars.com/weddings/las-vegas or call 1-877-650-5021.

Celebrate Valentine's Day at North Italia Las Vegas with Special Three-Course Menu​​​​​​​

North Italia’s love affair with Las Vegas continues to blossom. Fox Restaurant Concepts’ handcrafted Italian restaurant, now open at Rampart Commons, is offering a three-course Valentine’s Day Menu for only $55. Diners can choose one item from each course of the artisanal Italian menu:

TREVI Italian Restaurant Celebrates National Pizza Day with New Pizza Combinations

TREVI Italian Restaurant, located in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, will celebrate National Pizza Day with the introduction of three new pizza combinations, available beginning on Friday, Feb. 9.

Executive Chef Jose Navarro has created three new pizza combinations for the holiday, including: Calabrese, made with San Marzano tomato puree, fresh mozzarella, Andouille sausage and fresh basil, priced at $19; Ortolana, topped with San Marzano tomato puree, fresh mozzarella, grilled vegetables and fresh basil, available for $17; and Mare, made with San Marzano tomato puree, garlic-marinated shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari and fresh basil, priced at $26.

More information and reservations are available by calling 702.735.4663 or on the website at www.trevi-italian.com.

ABOUT TREVI:

TREVI is located at the heart of The Forum Shops at Caesars next to the ‘Fountain of the Gods.’ TREVI has been voted “Best of Las Vegas” for Italian cuisine by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, as well as been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015. The restaurant offers classic and contemporary Italian fare, a gelato bar featuring fresh gelato made daily and a dynamic atmosphere. Executive Chef Jose Navarro has designed the menu to have a homemade feel. The laid-back Landry’s, Inc. restaurant and bar is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday. More information and reservations are available at www.trevi-italian.com or by calling 702.735.4663.

Spring into TREVI Italian Restaurant for a Fresh and Flavorful Ravioli Dish on National Ravioli Day​​​​​​​

TREVI Italian Restaurant, located in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, will welcome spring with a house-made ravioli made with seasonal vegetables - a new dish that will be introduced on National Ravioli Day, Tuesday, March 20.

Hash House A Go Go Celebrates National Pancake Day with a flapjack that gives back to Children's Heart Foundation

With a heart as big as their pancakes, and in celebration of National Pancake Day on Tues., Feb. 13, Hash House A Go Go will “give back through flapjacks” by donating $1 from every red velvet pancake sold to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) as part of February’s American Heart Month.

National Pancake Day, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, is one of Hash House A Go Go’s favorite holidays of the year, so much so that they will extend the celebration for the love of pancakes through Friday, Feb. 16, all to support CHF.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Hash House A Go Go restaurant group during American Heart Month,” said Kelley McClellan, Executive Director, Children’s Heart Foundation “With collaborations like this, we are able to continue our mission to help local families dealing with the financial and emotional toll exacted by a child’s heart condition.”

The red velvet flapjack will be available for National Pancake Day, along with all of Hash House A Go Go’s other flapjack selections, during breakfast, brunch and lunch at locations inside the LINQ Resort & Casino, inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino, on W. Sahara and N. Stephanie Street in Henderson.

Scott Conant, a frequent judge on Chopped, made quick work of revamping the former Salute Italian Trattoria at Red Rock Resort into Masso Osteria. Now the chef plans to debut his new restaurant on Friday, Feb. 16, with a decor inspired by the desert and a menu of Italian fare.

Conant even introduces a clever cocktail, the Lightbulb, with Bols Genever, Campari, and sweet vermouth, served in a light bulb. A portion of the proceeds from every one of these Instagram-worthy cocktails will benefit to Keep Memory Alive, the charitable effort to study and prevent brain diseases in cooperation with Las Vegas’ Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Conant chose the word “masso,” which is Italian for “boulder,” “to reflect the rocky desert landscape that surrounds his adopted city.”

​​​​​​​A First Look at the Osteria Costa Menu at the Mirage by Susan Stappleton

A quick turnaround of the former Samba Brazilian Steakhouse space at the Mirage gets revealed on Feb. 1 when Osteria Costa makes its debut with a menu of Italian dishes meant to evoke the Amalfi Coast.

A mix of classic dishes such as hand-pulled mozzarella, housemade pastas, traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas, seafood, and more make the menu from executive chef Michael LaPlaca, whose neighboring Portofino closed after service on New Year’s Eve.

Starters include meatballs made with pork, beef, and veal then served with pomodoro, whipped ricotta and grilled bread or a frutti di mare salad with poached shrimp and squid, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon, arugula, and shaved radish.

China Tang Now Has an Opening Date at the MGM Grand by Susan Stappleton

One of the biggest restaurant openings of the year gets ready to showcase its Chinese fine dining dishes for the first time in the United States. China Tang debuts at the MGM Grand on Jan. 26 with an elegantly appointed dining room and a menu of Cantonese cuisine, inspired by Sichuan, Shanghai, and Beijing regional favorites.

The restaurant features a huge bar and lounge facing Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, along the restaurant row of The District at MGM Grand. The prime position, inside the former home of Pearl will be impossible to miss for conventioneers and Monorail passengers headed to the casino floor.

China Tang plans to be open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with extended hours during the Chinese New Year.

Barbecue restaurant Pot Liquor has shuttered at Town Square, for a surprising and unpredicted reason.

While rumors circulated that the restaurant planned to close before the end of last year, the Southern Nevada Health District pulled the plug on the space for “non-payment of permit fees” in 2017-2018 on Jan. 22. The restaurant phone number is no longer accepting incoming calls.

Pot Liquor has yet to address the forced closure, making no mention on its website, social media pages, or still active Grubhub account. Town Square also still includes the 6,622-square-foot corner restaurant on its own website. It remains unclear if the shut down will become permanent. The restaurant was last visited by the health district on Dec. 22, passing a re-inspection with a C grade.

Launched in 2014 as Pot Liquor CAS, an abbreviation of “Contemporary American Smokehouse,” owners Flip Arbelaez and Doug Bell changed the name to Pot Liquor Smokehouse Barbecue in June of last year. Peach, mesquite and cherry woods smoked the meats for up to 12 hours inside the “Big Hank” smoker.

Giada De Laurentiis Has an Opening Date for Her Second Las Vegas Restaurant by Susan Stappleton

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis confirms her plans to open Pronto by Giada, at Caesars Palace in 2018. The follow-up to her very first restaurant, Giada at The Cromwell, takes a far more casual approach to dining, yet still combines her California take on Italian fare.

Pronto by Giada plans to open on Monday, Feb. 5, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with artisanal coffee, house-made pastries, sandwiches, antipasti, gelato, wine on tap, and more. The restaurant takes over the Payard Patisserie & Bistro space near the entrance to Mr Chow and across from Rao’s and Bacchanal Buffet.

The restaurant also plans to include retail space selling her cookbooks, desserts, and clothing.

The 15 Hottest Restaurants in Las Vegas Right Now, February 2018 by Susan Stappleton

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now?Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort. And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it is not a chronicle of the "it" places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change continually to always highlight where the foodie crowds are flocking to at the moment, all in alphabetical order.

Las Vegas has its fare share of Chinese restaurants, spanning the dumplings of a dim sum feast to the char sui pork, Peking duck to fried rice. High-end places such as Wing Lei at Wynn, Hakkasan at the MGM Grand, and Mr Chow at Caesars Palace nestle near Chinatown darlings Chengdu Taste, Joyful House and China Mama. Here, a look at 22 great Chinese restaurants in Las Vegas.

Giordano’s, home of World Famous Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza, makes its Summerlin arrival at Boca Park. Las Vegas residents and visitors can now enjoy the restaurant’s famous Chicago-style pizza right in the heart of Summerlin. Offering dine-in, catering and delivery, this is Giordano’s second Valley location, having debuted at the Grand Bazaar Shops in December 2016. The 6800-square feet space features Giordano’s iconic “Eat Pizza” sign and a pizza kitchen that allows guests to watch cooks in action.

Founded in 1974, Giordano’s deep dish pizza is world-famous for a reason. Each pizza is hand-crafted with Wisconsin mozzarella produced exclusively for Giordano’s and shredded in-house every day. Each deep dish pizza contains not one, but two crusts. The sauce is created from the best possible tomatoes grown in Mendocino County, California, picked at exactly the right time for the most delicious sauce. Signature pies include the Chicago Classic with pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and onions; Bacon BBQ Chicken with BBQ-basted chicken, bacon and balsamic onions and BBQ sauce; and the Super Veggie with mushrooms, green peppers, onions, broccoli, black olives and spinach.

It’s not just deep dish at Giordano’s – other mouthwatering options offered at the restaurant include delectable starters such as “The Best” Tomato Bruschetta, featuring fresh diced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze on crispy garlic toast; hearty salads like the Chopped Salad with lettuce, bruschetta tomatoes, chicken breast, bacon, and more tossed in a honey mustard dressing; extra-thin crust pizza like the Chicken Pesto with chicken, pesto and bruschetta tomatoes; and sandwiches including theItalian Beef with tender Italian-style beef on a toasted garlic Italian roll with sweet peppers, spicy giardiniera and a cup of beef jus.Customers on the go will love Giordano’s QUICK weekday lunch combos under $10 with Giordano’s famous stuffed deep dish pizza available at a fraction of the time, plus sandwiches and pasta options.

Giordano’s Boca Park features a full-service bar including local beers from Banger Brewing. Happy hour is offered Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. During happy hour, draft beer, house wines and select appetizers are 50 percent off.

Based in Chicago, Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza has been serving its world-famous pizza since 1974, when founders and immigrant brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio introduced their mother’s stuffed pizza recipe to Chicago. Becoming one of the originators of what is now internationally known as Chicago-style stuffed pizza, Giordano’s currently operates over 66 locations nationwide and is also available for shipping anywhere in the continental United States by visiting www.giordanos.com. Giordano's consistently tops best-pizza lists and has been named Chicago's best by outlets like NBC, CBS Chicago, the New York Times, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Eater, Home & Garden Magazine and more.

Great Vegas Festival of Beer to Host Beer and Sear Craft Beer and Culinary 'Beerunch' at Searsucker

Motley Brews will host a preview of the next Great Vegas Festival of Beer with a Beer and Sear craft beer and culinary ‘beerunch’ at Searsucker Las Vegas from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. In addition to exclusive beer tastings, the event will include music and culinary stations.

Stephen La Sala, executive chef of Searsucker, will prepare a sampling of brunch selections to pair with the beer offerings. Three food stations will offer fresh salt and brine offerings, including poke hand rolls, oysters on the half-shell served with a spicy cocktail sauce and lager mignonette and Bloody Mary shrimp cocktails; brunch favorites, including beer-brined pork belly bennies, served with homemade bread, lemon-dill hollandaise and beer-cured salmon, Mexican poutine served with stout-braised carnitas, rajas and Oaxaca cheese and short rib fries, made with beer-braised short ribs and topped with Vermont cheddar and egg; and Chef La Sala’s traditional taco bar, with an authentic pastor taco, an infamous charred octopus taco and beer-braised crispy pig ears.

Guests attending this exclusive event will experience a decadent taste of what is to come at the eighth annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer, where Chef La Sala will cook a variety of beer-inspired dishes created specifically for festival guests with VIP tickets. This year’s Great Vegas Grand Tasting will be held on Saturday, April 7. The Mad Craft Experience, added to the Great Vegas lineup last year, will be held on Friday, April 6.